(Lynnfield, MA)
Working side-by-side with our clients, Blackboard is pioneering e-Education across the globe. Our academic and commerce suites of products – targeted to primary and secondary schools, higher education, corporate and government markets – deliver on the promise of the internet for online teaching and learning, campus communities, campus commerce services, and the integration of Web-enabled student services and back office systems.
For more information about Blackboard Inc. and our career opportunities, please visit www.blackboard.com.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
The Blackboard Product Development team has a proven track record of delivering high quality products to our customer base. We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, skilled, quality minded, and detail-oriented individual to join our Lynnfield, MA team. The User Interface Developer will play an integral role in the success of the core product team. Specifically s/he will be responsible for:
- Becoming one of the experts on front-end “Web 2.0” interface development.
- Accurately and rapidly developing production-ready front-end code for new features and feature enhancements based on prototypes from User Interface Designers that meet accessibility standards.
- Promptly responding to mainline development issues and bug fixes.
- Rapidly developing front-end prototypes for user testing/validation of new feature development and feature enhancements.
- Creating standards-compliant and accessible code and provide guidance to others on meeting accessibility standards including Section 508 and WAI.
- Working with engineering, user interface designers, performance, QA and others to develop and promote best practices.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
· 1-3 years of experience in web development.
· Basic knowledge of interaction and visual design skills is a nice to have.
· Great attitude, strong work ethic and excellent communication skills.
· Good time management skills and ability to meet weekly deadlines.
· “Web 2.0” enthusiast and desire to stay current with evolving standard and technologies, learning new skills as needed.
· Skilled on XHTML and CSS development. Ability to code valid/semantic XHTML and CSS.
· Basic level use of JavaScript.
· Knowledge of Section 508 and WAI standards and how to apply them.
· Ability to work well with others, within a team as well as independently.
· Fluency in written and spoken English.
· Code samples required.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
· B.S. in Computer Science or related area of study and be eligible to work in the United States.
Blackboard Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.
Apply: Please apply via our website at http://www.blackboard.com/Company/Career-Center/Openings.aspx
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